This section provides brief explanations of terms and concepts that you must understand to use the Mesh module effectively. It gives you an overview of the functions available and describes the role that each function plays in the mesh creation process. The following topics are covered:

• “The meshing process,” Section 17.3.1

• “Mesh attributes and controls,” Section 17.3.2

• “Mesh generation,” Section 17.3.3

• “Top-down meshing,” Section 17.3.4

• “Bottom-up meshing,” Section 17.3.5

• “Mesh technique color coding,” Section 17.3.6

• “Mesh refinement,” Section 17.3.7

• “Mesh optimization,” Section 17.3.8

• “Mesh verification,” Section 17.3.9

• “Meshing independent and dependent part instances,” Section 17.3.10

• “Displaying a native mesh,” Section 17.3.11